Water Resources Director, Practice Lead

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established civil engineering and landscape architecture firm is seeking a senior leader to enhance their Water Resources team. This role involves managing talent, overseeing project delivery, and building client relationships while ensuring high-quality standards. The firm is dedicated to impactful design and exceptional experiences, providing a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team where your leadership can drive significant growth and innovation in the Water/Wastewater sector, and be part of a company that values creativity and expertise in every project.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Generous PTO

Complete Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in civil engineering, especially in Water/Wastewater.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition and development strategies for the team.
• Oversee project execution and ensure high-quality standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Resource Management

Technical Expertise in Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

This range is provided by Jobot. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Established civil engineering, land planning and landscape architecture firm looking to grow their water resources team, this opportunity will be senior leadership.

Salary $160,000 - $200,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a comprehensive land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm based in North Carolina and Texas. We partner with our clients to deliver impactful experiences through inspired design. Our people are what set us apart. They bring creativity and expertise to every project, making each experience exceptional.

Our goal is to strengthen key relationships for municipal CIP and Water Resources projects within North Carolina, serving both new and existing clients. We aim to lead capital stormwater projects from technical design and financial management to City, State, and Federal approvals and construction, consistently surpassing client expectations.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Competitive Bonus Package
• Generous PTO
• Complete Benefits Package
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Accelerated Career Growth

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Management: Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Project Delivery: Lead a production team in project execution, providing resource management and solutions to complex technical challenges. Coach, train, and mentor design professionals to foster growth and teamwork.
• Resource Coordination: Oversee resource scheduling to manage workloads and ensure timely project completion.
• Quality Assurance: Establish, promote, and maintain high standards of quality in all projects and team activities.
• Proposal and Contract Management: Develop proposals and contracts with appropriate scope, profitability, and scheduling considerations.
• Client Relationship Building: Understand client needs to identify new opportunities and promote cross-selling of McAdams' services.
• Strategic Planning: Develop both short- and long-term strategic plans for the Water/Wastewater sector.
• Financial Oversight: Ensure profitable operation within the Water/Wastewater practice area.
• Industry Representation: Represent McAdams at professional events, participate in industry organizations, and grow as a thought leader regionally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Strong motivation to build and expand a Water/Wastewater practice.
• Technical expertise in civil engineering, specifically related to Water/Wastewater projects.
• Proven leadership skills, with the capability to lead projects independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and cultivate key client relationships.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, revenue targets, and profitability expectations.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of preparing and executing growth plans.
• Established community relationships beneficial to developing a Water/Wastewater practice.